One of the main recommendations of the Law Commission, designed to update legislation governing Will making, was the introduction of electronic Wills.
Although these online Wills are not yet legal, there are anticipated guidelines that will be implemented to ensure when they are legally allowed, they will be appropriate and safe. Wills solicitors in North Wales support their customers to complete their Wills in line with all latest laws.
When electronic Wills become legal, it is anticipated there will be be a set of guidelines attached to their completion. For instance, although the standard rules for completing a paper Will are expected to be applied to digital Wills, there should be extra steps to follow to complete them. The so-called Requirement F must be followed and complied with to make an online Will legal. A robust and appropriate system must be used to create electronic Wills, and it is essential for it link the signature of a testator to a real person. The Will itself must be identifiable as the main copy, so no amendments or changes can be falsely made.
When the time comes, the Secretary of State will be given the powers to determine which electronic systems should be appropriate for the completion of electronic Wills and that will be able to meet the instructions of Requirement F.
At Bennett Smith Solicitors, we’re able to provide the advice you need to make sure your Will is completed in an appropriate and legal way, so contact us today to book an appointment.
